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Material: Rattan
A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s
Features bent rattan frames and removable round cushions.
In excellent original condition with ver...
Category
1980s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bench with Box Case, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo and rattan bench with box case. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during 1950s.
This small bench is quite unique as it has red cushion seats, a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Italian Designer, Stool, Metal, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and rattan stool designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
seat height 18”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rattan Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Sofa
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original rattan 3 seat modular sofa.
Category
1970s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and a Josef Frank-designed floral-printed fabric designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Presents with dramatic patina, vintage fabric in fair co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Pair of "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1930s Paul T. Frankl inspired fan arm rattan lounge chairs by Tropical Sun Rattan with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show, which ran 1985 till 1992....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$9,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
McGuire Mackintosh Style Sculptural Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning set of six sculptural organic modern rattan dining chairs made in the manner and style of McGuire and Mackintosh. Chairs feature dramatic curved rattan backs and sculptural ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Fabric
Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Daybed
Located in 1204, CH
Bina’ means ‘Dance’ in Congolese Tshiluba. Tshiluba is one of the languages alongside three other native languages spoken in the DCR. The chair is made out of teak, the back of handw...
Category
2010s Rattan Seating
Materials
Stone
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Beige Boucle
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, rattan and beige fabric sofa or bench, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Swedish stool with eiffel base made from walnut and leather
Located in Forserum, SE
This unique Swedish stool features a solid walnut construction, complemented by red leather upholstery and distinctive rattan details around the legs. Notably, its characteristic Eif...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
$902 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Herta Maria Witzemann Rattan Bar Stools, Germany, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 4 rattan bar stools designed by Herta Maria Witzemann . Austria, 1950s
Seat and backrest in hand-woven cane. structure in black lacquered ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Pair of Rattan Woven Basket Chair with Hairpin Legs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iron base in good original condition with some signs of use
- Rattan in very good condition
- Made in Germany
- Height of seat 39 cm.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Iron
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan, fabric, wood and rubber chaise lounge designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 19.38"
All upholstered furniture ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Pair Pencil Reed Rattan Benches Ottomans Stools Coastal Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of pencil reed rattan benches, ottomans, stools with brass castors. Recently upholstered in a Christian Lacroix fabric. No damage to the reed. Dimensions: 14 H x 16.5 W ...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Brass
Organic Vintage Riviera Style Rattan Dining Chairs Patio Chairs Four 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic rattan vintage four ( 4 ) dining chair patio chairs Riviera style France 1950s.
A fantastic set of four ( 4 ) rattan lounge chairs or dining chairs with a comfortable rattan ...
Category
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless craftsmanship with rich, tactile finishes. The gently contoured frame is accentuated by a handw...
Category
2010s European Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Chair, France, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
French Riviera bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chair.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Rattan Terrasse SUMMER SET, 3 SEATS
1 TABLE, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small summer lounge for a terrace, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, including 3 armchairs in woven rattan with original circular seats in primary colors red, blue, yellow, and...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Loveseat, an exquisite piece embodying the relaxed yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1970s. Handcrafted wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored Rattan Loop Leg Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Made in 1950, this Restored Rattan Loop Leg Living Room Set includes two elegant rattan and Formi...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Formica
$8,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Located in Skokie, IL
Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Dimensions: 22" h x 24" w x 34" d
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. A chic woven rattan with a heavy trim. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,250 / set
Pair of McGuire Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of rare, woven wicker rattan lounge chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The large chairs feature a pole rattan frame complet...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Fan Arm 4 seat sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully shaped fan arms with a stacked rattan base.
Sofa dimensions = 34" H X 35" D X 113...
Category
1990s American Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$6,068 Sale Price
25% Off
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Beech, Rattan, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Franco Albini Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools, late 1950s / early 1960s. A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chairs showcase a cantilevered design, a signature element of Marcel Breuer’s work, giving a floating appearance without traditional legs. Named after Breuer’s daughter Francesca...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Colonial Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Inset Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial period Javanese teak wood settee from the early 20th century, with inset woven rattan, carved back, large out-scrolling arms and curving legs. Created on the Island of Java during the early years of the 20th century, this teak wood settee attracts our attention to its generous lines and richly decorated back. Topped with large and graceful carved volutes, the back is connected to two large out-scrolling arms with carved rosettes in their extremities. The back, along with the seat, is made of hand-woven rattan. The settee is raised on four elegant feet, shaped like animal legs. This type of Dutch Colonial settee is derived from the English Grecian sofa...
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Restored 4 Person Curved Stacked Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century rattan curved sectional sofa with four seats in two sections. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with a pole rattan s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$16,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 12
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 39” x W 17” x D 17.7” x SH 18.5”
Set of 12 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs made of carved solid wood with backs and seats in woven rattan. A rare and great addit...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Remarkable Pair of Scalloped Rattan Emperor
s Chairs by Peter Rocchia
By Wicker Works
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A room-defining pair of large-scale vintage club Emperor's chairs designed by Peter Rocchia...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Pair of Vivai del Sud Mid-Century Armchairs in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of fantastic Mid-Century armchairs fully made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This incredible set was produced in Italy by Vivai del Sud during the 1970s.
These comfortable armch...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c. 1976
Seat height 5”.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Pair of American Victorian Faux Bamboo Side Chairs, c. 1880
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of American Victorian faux bamboo side chairs with cane seats, dating to circa 1880, offered in their original condition. These chairs feature beautifully crafted designs and ...
Category
1880s North American Victorian Antique Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan High Back Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage style round handwoven rattan, wicker high back chair. attributed to Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati Exemplary construction, woven ties are firmly linked. An iconic and classic design made in Italy. A style of this of Rattan chair was designed for the ocean liner Conto biancamano in the 1950's.
Height: 48 in
Width: 37.5 in
Depth: 30.5 in
Seat Height: 19" with cushion
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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair by the Austrian manufacturer Fischel. Shown here in a slightly smaller version.
A classic rocking chair made of bentwood elements with elaborate o...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Paolo Tilche Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Ratan Armchairs Model “Silvia”
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paolo Tilche (1925-2000)
Pair of armchairs model “Silvia”
Manufactured by Arform,
Italy, 1956
Rattan
Pair of Italian 20th century ratan armchairs ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$18,147 / item
1990s McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Oval Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of six chairs by McGuire, circa the 1990s. Each chair features a classic rattan frame with McGuire’s signature circular lattice back, bl...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
Thonet bench vienna straw Long John sofa, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This bench was designed in the same style as chair no. 17, later no. 207 R / 207 RF (also called Lange Jan or Long John), a design from ca. 1865 by the founder of Thonet, Michael Th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your decor with this set of 4 Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs. These chairs feature intricate wicker weaving and bent rattan...
Category
1980s Indonesian Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$8,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s.
The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage Rattan and Green Velvet Chaise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rattan and Green Velvet Chaise
Mid-Century Modern
Overall Dimensions: 73"L x 26"D x 39"H
Category
Mid-20th Century Rattan Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Indoor Noodle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 83.5 cm x 82 cm x H 72c...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,349 / item
Set of 8 Vintage High Back Italian Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8, 1950's organic high back chairs in bamboo and rattan. The chairs feature a lovely arched high back and sturdy bases.
The chairs are vintage and sturdy. However,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this beautifully restored six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base blending style and vin...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Gian Franco Legler Pair of Rattan and Metal "Basket" Chairs, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Basket model stackable chairs designed by Italian-Swiss designer Gian Franco Legler with a honey-colored woven rattan seat and a black metal base. They are in good condition ...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Black Metal Stool or Ottoman 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic stool or ottoman or footstool from rattan and black lacquered metal frame 1950s Austria.
While the slightly curved seat shows wonderful organic ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s vintage Ficks Reed faux bamboo and rattan sofa with a chinoiserie flair. In original yellow finish with original fabric. Cushions have ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pencil reed pole rattan sofa settee featuring an ebonized lacquered finish crafted by artisans at Palecek. The rattan frame is lashed together with leather strapping in the ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Restored Two-Strand "1940s Transition" Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored two-strand "1940s Transition" rare rattan chaise lounge showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The intricate rattan weaving evokes a sense of nostalgia, while the...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
$5,621 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Eight Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight wicker rattan dining chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. The chairs feature a distinctive oak frame embellished with fine woven wicker and topped wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan, Oak
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Seating
Materials
Rattan
Antique and Vintage Rattan Seating on 1stDibs: Shop Rattan Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Armchairs and More
Shopping for vintage rattan dining chairs, swivel chairs, bar stools or sofas? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, antique and vintage rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.
For rattan dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs and other rattan seating, there is no shortage of popular search terms for interested parties — suggestions include Bielecky Brothers, New York–based makers of handcrafted rattan furniture since 1903; Milanese artist-designer Gabriella Crespi, who blended rattan with brass in sexy, sculptural pieces during the 1970s; and Peacock chairs, a catchall term for the numberless iterations of the beloved high-backed seat.
The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.
“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches.
Rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey. Postwar San Francisco brand McGuire, which became synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design, is known to enthusiasts for its collectible rattan furniture, in particular its Director's X-Chair and Cracked Ice chair.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas, daybeds, dining chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
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